1 11 Paleo gingerbread cookies are an even better version of this holiday staple. Gingerbread cookies are a must for the holiday season. Something even better is that gingerbread has a lot of very healthy ingredients. The warming spices in gingerbread are great for digestion and the blackstrap molasses is a natural source of iron. Blackstrap molasses […]
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Healthy Food Gifts for Foodies
1 1 Healthy food gifts for foodies are perfect for those people who love food and also want to eat healthy. Sometimes it’s hard to find a gift for someone who already has everything. Food gifts are great in that case because everyone eats food! Not only are food gifts perfect those people who have everything but […]
5 Ways to Get More Collagen in Your Diet
4 3 3 In this article I’ll share my favorite 5 ways to get more collagen in your diet. These simple recipes are so good, even kids will happily eat them. There are many ways to get more collagen in your diet including specific foods and supplements. Increasing your collagen intake can help your skin, joints, and gut […]
High Protein No Egg Breakfast Ideas (also Gluten-free)
1 71 Looking for some high protein no egg breakfast ideas? Eggs are a healthy breakfast and packed with protein but egg allergies are becoming more common. Since eggs are such a breakfast staple it’s hard to think of ideas for breakfast to replace them. I put together a list of six ideas that are not only […]
The Healthiest Halloween Candy
211 1 What is the healthiest Halloween candy? It’s probably safe to say that no candy is really considered a healthy food. But, there are some that contain much better ingredients and can be considered a healthier option. How to Choose Healthier Halloween Candy There are a few criteria that I use when deciding if a food […]
Three Ingredient Smoothie for a Quick Healthy Breakfast
21 Need a quick healthy breakfast? This fast and easy morning smoothie gets me through (almost) until lunch time. School mornings are so busy that I found myself occasionally skipping breakfast. After this happened a few times and nearly ruined my day, I came up with this morning smoothie. It’s easy enough that it only takes […]
Simple & Healthy School Lunch Ideas with Real Food
12 12 Packing a healthy school lunch is simpler than it sounds. Sure, you can get fancy but most kids like simple food anyway. Packing school lunches are a daily chore but with a few strategies, you can get it done fast and easy. Why Pack a Real Food Lunch? It’s sad to say that most lunches […]
The Best Way to Freeze Fresh Berries
311 If you grow berries in your garden you will definitely want to know the best way to freeze fresh berries. Fresh berries are one of the many delights of having your own garden. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are some of the most popular berries to grow. They are all perennials and require little work […]
Put Down the Pedialyte. Here’s 7 Healthy Electrolyte Drinks
1 1 There are many options for healthy electrolyte drinks. Pedialyte and Gatorade are two of my pet peeves. The purpose of both of these drinks is to replenish electrolytes in the body. First off, does everyone know what electrolytes are and why we need them? What are Electrolytes? The word electrolyte has become a term […]